Bespoke Training
Here at Apogee Marine Services we pride ourselves on offering bespoke courses designed around your needs and requirements. We know that most people who sail on the ocean care about doing it safely but often don't need a full course or can't fit the time into their busy schedule.
The examples below are not exhaustive so if there's something you specifically had in mind please get in touch.
Navigation Electronics and Small Boat High-Speed techniques
We can offer courses or lectures on most Navigation Electronics and can deliver training to your personal requirements covering areas such as :
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Introduction to GPS
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Use and pitfalls of digital Chart Plotters
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Radar
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AIS
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Depth Sounders
In addition, we specialise in small boat, high speed navigation techniques and would be happy to come out with you on your boat and show you some great ways to get yourself to fun destinations safely.
Boat Maintenance and Owning a Boat
We can provide informal training or 'on location' maintenance advice on a range of boat maintenance and management issues, This can be tailored for your specific needs or on your particular type of boat - whether that is a diesel engine or a petrol outboard engine. Subjects that may be of interest are:
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GRP boat construction, care, problems and repair
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What to look for when buying a boat
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Basic outboard engine maintenance
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The 'rules' - commercial coding, skipper qualifications and licencing,
Weather for Mariners
We have successfully delivered fun sessions on weather for mariners and DIY forecasting to various yacht clubs over the last couple of years. From total beginners to yacht masters requiring a bit of a refresher, we can provide an entertaining and educational experience for any size of groups. Get in touch with your requirements.
Support to Boat Owners
We can come to you and teach you on your own boat. We'll show you how to safely handle it at high speed, how to make sure it's properly kitted out, basic engine maintenance, berthing and anything else you can think of.
In addition to this we can also provide Boat Management & Support. We will look after your boat for you whilst you are away from the Island, ensure it's ready to go on your return and accompany you for refresher training whenever you need.